§ 2150.04 — Bureau

2150.04 - Bureau.

(A) The Bureau is hereby established pursuant to Section 4521.04 of the Ohio Revised Code. The Bureau has jurisdiction over each Parking Infraction that occurs within the territory of the City of Columbus. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, Parking Infractions shall be handled and governed by the provisions of Title 21 of the Columbus City Codes. (B) The Director shall appoint a hearing examiner(s) and the necessary employees. No person shall be employed as a hearing examiner unless the person is an attorney admitted to the practice of law in the state of Ohio or formerly was employed as a Police Officer. The hearing examiner shall not be a current City of Columbus employee. (C) The fines, penalties, fees and costs established for a Parking Infraction shall be collected, retained and disbursed by the Bureau. (D) The Bureau shall distribute electronic and/or handwritten parking tickets to Officers for the City of Columbus and advise Officers to adhere to the requirements in Section 2150.05. (E) The Bureau shall have the authority to issue parking permits for areas established pursuant to Section 2105.21 of the Columbus City Codes. The issuance or renewal of a permit under this Section shall not be granted to an applicant until all outstanding Parking Infractions under this chapter are satisfied. (F) The Director shall have the authority to contract with any non-governmental entity to provide services in processing, collecting and enforcing parking tickets issued by Officers and Judgments entered pursuant to this chapter. No contract shall affect the responsibilities of hearing examiners as prescribed in this chapter or the ultimate responsibility of the Bureau to collect, retain and disburse fines, penalties, fees and costs for Parking Infractions and monies paid in satisfaction of Judgments entered pursuant to this chapter.

(Ord. No. 3360-2025, § 1, 12-15-2025)